Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
jasongilliland;674218 Wrote: > Should I just connect to the receiver with an ethernet cable? If that is an option, the answer is *Yes!* (Bold text, capital Y and exclamation mark included.) Never let WiFi be a pain in your back if you can connect it via Ethernet. -- Soulkeeper -that is not dead which can eternal lie. and with strange aeons even death may die.- touch (sans caps) + duet + boom + radio (portable) / dd-wrt @ linksys wrt54g/160n/320n/e2k/e3k + homeplugs &c. / lms 7.7.x on w7(x86) w/avira free Soulkeeper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35297 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
I have had the same problem beginning about two releases prior to the current release. I am on 7.7.0 now. My Squeezebox classic is on a wired ethernet connection. I have a Squeezebox radio that I do not have a problem with. I normally see two players listed, but when the classic cuts out, the server only shows the radio. Does this help anyone with finding a solution? Rob On Dec 3, 2011, at 10:45 AM, MeSue wrote: > > If you decide to go with power line adapters, the ones from MonoPrice > are quite a bit cheaper than others and work great! > http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10501 > > > -- > MeSue > > SUE > > 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 2 Radios | 1 Touch | 1 SB2 > HP MediaSmart EX470 | Logitech Media Server 7.7.1 | iPod Touch & iPad > w/ iPeng > Find me on 'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/MeSue) | 'Twitter' > (http://twitter.com/suechastain) | 'Rhapsody' > (http://www.rhapsody.com/members/mesue) > > MeSue's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=985 > View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 > > ___ > discuss mailing list > discuss@lists.slimdevices.com > http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
If you decide to go with power line adapters, the ones from MonoPrice are quite a bit cheaper than others and work great! http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10501 -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 2 Radios | 1 Touch | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470 | Logitech Media Server 7.7.1 | iPod Touch & iPad w/ iPeng Find me on 'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/MeSue) | 'Twitter' (http://twitter.com/suechastain) | 'Rhapsody' (http://www.rhapsody.com/members/mesue) MeSue's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=985 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
What is the name (SSID) of your WiFi? Is it a unique name you entered onto the router? Or is it the default name supplied by the router mfr? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
The computer server is wired and the signal the receiver is getting is from my wifi. I have tried 1,6,and 11. -- jasongilliland jasongilliland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
jasongilliland;674218 Wrote: > it seems to change signal strength frequently. One minute it will > say 32% and the next it will say 2%. Why would the signal strength > fluctuate? That kind of signal fluctuation indicates a serious signal issue. With such signal issues I'd question whether or not you are even connecting to YOUR WiFi, might be accessing a neighbors WiFi. Is your server computer wired? Haphazardly picking different ch's may make things worse. Only start changing ch's AFTER you have correctly diagnosed what other WiFi signals are around you, and only choose (decide on) ch's 1 or 6 or 11. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
Goodsounds;674203 Wrote: > My suggestion, first try the one easiest thing to check. Which would actually be what the OP has not answered yet: Is the server computer wired or WiFi? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
jasongilliland;674218 Wrote: > One minute it will say 32% and the next it will say 2%. Why > would the signal strength fluctuate? Thats not good signal strength :-/ Have you simply restarted the Router ? I have a WRT54GL with Tomato fw it's ok for it's age . Can you borrow a router to figure if it's actually broken . I found the WRT54 a bit temperature sensitive I had it on top of my PC a while and it did not like that . so keep it in the open . Have the antennas got loose after all these years that are of the screw on type try to remove and then put back the antennas (turn it off first ) -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3 sub. Bedroom/Office: Boom Kitchen: Touch + powered Fostex PM0.4 Misc use: Radio (with battery) iPad 64gB wifi +3g with iPengHD & SqueezePad (in storage SB3, reciever ) Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
If you can connect the Receiver to your router with an Ethernet cable, that's the best solution. If not, I suggest looking on eBay for home plugs at a lower cost. They work well and will eliminate your frustrations with WiFi. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=powerline+ethernet+adapter -- Ron Olsen Ron Olsen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9233 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
OK. Still not getting a solid signal from the wireless router. Turned off and and b and tried various channels. Reset the router and moved the router (as far as I can) and still no luck. The homeplugs look promising but for the price would it make more sense to purchase a long range router? I have a small house and am only trying to make the receiver in the basement work without cutting out. Should I just connect to the receiver with an ethernet cable? Thanks again. Under the logitech media server control panel where it says information on the players, it seems to change signal strength frequently. One minute it will say 32% and the next it will say 2%. Why would the signal strength fluctuate? -- jasongilliland jasongilliland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
If WiFi signal strength is a problem, try using Ethernet Powerline Adapters (aka Homeplugs) to connect your Duet Receiver to your router. There are a number of models to choose from; here are some made by Netgear: http://www.netgear.com/home/products/powerline-and-coax/high-performance/default.aspx I use them to connect a Duet Receiver to my router and they work well. -- Ron Olsen Ron Olsen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9233 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
My suggestion, first try the one easiest thing to check. Toby covers it but it's a bit buried in his comprehensive response. The problem could be as simple as interference from a neighbor's Wifi using the same channel you're using. Check what signals are visible in your home. If you see other signals, set yours to the channel (1,6 or 11)with the weakest signal level from neighboring systems that you perceive. If that doesn't help, try Toby's other suggestions. -- Goodsounds Goodsounds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
Thanks for the advice. -- jasongilliland jasongilliland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
The WRT54G is a good router, hard to beat. If I were you, I'd try to get to the root of the problem before throwing money at it. -- Soulkeeper -that is not dead which can eternal lie. and with strange aeons even death may die.- touch (sans caps) + duet + boom + radio (portable) / dd-wrt @ linksys wrt54g/160n/320n/e2k/e3k + homeplugs &c. / lms 7.7.x on w7(x86) w/avira free Soulkeeper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35297 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
Also, if the signal strength my receiver is getting is not enough, would a new router with g wifi capable of a longer distance fix the situation? -- jasongilliland jasongilliland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
Thank you both for the helpful suggestions. I will try them today!! -- jasongilliland jasongilliland's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
The server is still scanning after the install ? look to see if it uses copious amount of cpu , then let it finish scanning. Wire the server (maybe a N class wifi for the server). Wire both server and players as a test ? use the web-UI iPeng may just as unresponsive if you have wifi issues. Investigate computer firewall . Plugin interaction ? run the server without third party plugins to see if it is more responsive . -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3 sub. Bedroom/Office: Boom Kitchen: Touch + powered Fostex PM0.4 Misc use: Radio (with battery) iPad 64gB wifi +3g with iPengHD & SqueezePad (in storage SB3, reciever ) Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox receiver cutting out..very frustrated..
Unlikely a new router would help. Faster is a moot point because the only way to get "faster" WiFi is to go to an N based router but your SB players are all G based. Your problem is more likely signal quality, not speed. Is your server computer wired to the router? Tried the receivers closer to the router to test if a stronger signal solves the issue? Tried some basic WiFi tweaks and making sure you are not getting WiFi interference from other WiFi's around you? Some very basic WiFi tweaks. (#3 does not apply to your network) ___Router Administration Basics (1-5 require admin access to your router): 1. use a unique SSID name (name of your network/router) 2. if using a G WiFi: set WiFi to G only (turns off a & b modes) 3. if using an N WiFi: set to G Compatibility mode (if using G devices) 4. change the broadcast channel to the least used channel near you (see *) 5. choose only channels 1 or 6 or 11 ___Physical (location) 6. router and WiFi antenna orientation adjustments can help signal strength 7. try to locate the router as “central” to the home as possible, keeping in mind length & width & height 8. keep router away from other electronic devices (cordless phones, ISP modem, computers) ___Simple Maintenance 9. reboot WiFi router every once in a while (once a month is usually sufficient) * If your WiFi network card software already gives the ch numbers and the signal strength of all nearby networks, that's all you need. But there are free programs like NetStumbler if needed. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91998 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
